Photographer's Note

Hello 2011, a difficult year, but with some little satisfaction. This year I have not organized official photographic meetings, but I equally have had the satisfaction to meet many friends of TE, sharing pleasant moments of photographs. I hope that 2012 will be another year of friendship and meetings with old and new friends that share the love for photography.
For the fans of the television series devoted to Montalbano, this image was captured from the terrace of his house, visible in this photo

Hello Paolo,
beautiful and very meaningful photo to say goodbay to the 2011.Well captured from behind the banister.Superb,warm colors of setting sun.
Wish You all the best in the forthcoming 2012.
Best Regards
Krzysztof

The decoration of the balcony in foreground gives a nice image.
Also the couple on the waterline is pleasant placed.
Excellent depth and perspective image.
Sharpness and clarity are attractive.
A happy & Healthy 2012

I like the pov. With a little imagination, its possible to envisage the silhouetted couple as a tiny duo dancing atop the fence. Well composed using the rule of thirds with a marvellous sunset backdrop. Tfs!

Hi Paolo,
wonderful shot from sea beach side with nice framing by the couple at the beach...like the magical mood here...nice play of light...also like the texture orange tone sky...
superb clarity...good chosen POV with nice color tones & sharpness...

Very nice work! Great exposure balance between the BG and FG! The 2 silhouettes are a bonus in this frame. Nice colors and excellent light management! merry Christmas to you and your family! May you have a wonderful holiday season!

Seasons greetings to you. A lovely image using the platform railing as a framing in the foreground.I like the orange sky with blue water and the couple viewing add romantic touch to the image. Well captured image with beautiful colors and sharpness.

Ciao, Paolo Luigi,
I will tell these words in Milano. Impressive nostalgic and romantic composition. Good idea to make the photo from so original POV. Excellent BG and fine FG.
I met a few TE-members in 2011 too.
I'd like to get TE-meeting in Milano too, but I am not sure.
Best wishes from Russia!
Serghei

Good morning, it’s already 8:00 o’clock in the morning here. I imagine that you are probably asleep as I write this comment on your breathtakingly beautiful image. The year 2011 for me was a very dramatic year, I joined TE, have learned so much about photography, but above all I have had the privilege to meet with so many fine souls on this ground. Your presence in my gallery certainly has changed the way I learn how to appreciate others works. The presented image speaks to me ever so gently of how you can express so much emotion, how you appreciate life, and how you perceive the beauty of it. This photo speaks to me about the moment, which is passing in front of us. I do not yet know one photographic image so captivating in such a tender way and filled with so much love for life. The presented image goes simply beyond what is represented visually, the photo whispers to me how wonderful life can be. I must thank you Paolo for guiding me into a stream of light, and how I am looking forward to continually learning how to guide my emotions. I wish you a very satisfying end of the year and would like to wish you a very happy new year 2012. And I would like to thank you once again for your kindness.

With my very sincere appreciation towards your most gentle spirit,
Have a very pleasant end of the year 2011, dear Paolo
Nobu.

Dear Paolo
Amazing places composition.
Fantastic and atmospheric scene with this pair.
Wonderful colors,amazing perspective,excellent sharpness.
Wonderful sky.
Excellent timing.
Great job.
Happy New Year to you and to your family.
Best regards
Saša

Ciao caro Paolo
Very nice captured by taking the decorative terrace in the foreground , nice pose of a couple at the sea-side in midground symbolizing eternal friendship forever from the horizon and a wonderful reflection of the sea in the background gave a mystical atmosphere.
Best Regards.
Have happy-healty and peaceful many years.
Friendly Greetings.
Adnan

It was a brilliant idea to include the entire banister in the foreground to the couple, perfectly set in place, and seen in silhouette in front of the magnificent Mediterranean. The warm colors of the setting sun creates and inspirational scene.

I like very much this composition (2+1+1) in perfect proportion. The two peoples and the sun going to sleep make your picture so romantic and so appropriate for your title. I see clear your soul inside. So happy to meet you in 2012, here!!!

Gatto

PS. Many thanks for your last col - the Big Brother that's you caro Gatto! For moment you cannot write me, even by TE. Iris promise to arrange the problem.

Ciao Paolo,
fantastic composition! The color of the sky is amazing and its warmth contrasts so interestingly with the cold sea. I like the presence of people here. The silhouettes watching the sunset always add some extra romantic touch to a sunset scene. Good idea to add something extra in the foreground it provides one more layer making the geometry even more interesting.
Beautiful capture!
M